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The honours system in the Republic of Austria is a means of rewarding individuals' personal achievement, or service to Austria by state decorations and medals. The system consists of several types of award which were established by the National Council of Austria and are conferred by the President of Austria in accordance with the respective laws.〔( Hofburg ): ( Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria )〕 ==History== Over time, the National Council of Austria has enacted a series of laws establishing the various decorations and medals which now make up the Austrian honours system. Among these were * in 1952, the "Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria" (''Ehrenzeichen für Verdienste um die Republik Österreich'')〔 -- awarded in 15 classes. * in 1955, the "Austrian Decoration for Science and Art" (''Österreichisches Ehrenzeichen für Wissenschaft und Kunst'')〔 -- awarded in 3 classes. * in 1976, the "Decoration for Services to the Liberation of Austria" (''Ehrenzeichen für Verdienste um die Befreiung Österreichs'')〔 -- awarded in 1 class. * in 1989, the "Military Merit Decoration" (''Militärverdienstzeichen'')〔 -- awarded in 1 class. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Honours system in Austria」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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